Storm expected to hit Foothills Monday

In a weather statement released early this morning, the National Weather Service warned significant rainfall could trigger mudslides in the hillside communities left barren by the Station Fire.

Residents and Glendale and Los Angeles County officials have been bracing for potential mudslides since last week when National Weather Service official first began predicting the storm.

The greatest threat of heavy participation will be late Monday morning through early Monday evening, according to the National Weather Service. Rain rates are expected to be between one quarter and one third of an inch per hour, but there will be a potential for brief heavy showers.